“But I love you, and you’re so far away.” I hiccuped, then wiped at my face. I was a mess. But he just smiled down at me with a smile so tender, it wrenched my heart. “Do you know where I am right now?” he asked. I shook my head. “Well, if I haven’t been assassinated in my sleep by a vindictive cook…” I punched him. “Don’t even say such a thing.” He grinned. “Or if we haven’t been boarded by pirates or capsized…” My eyes began to widen. “Pirates? What do you mean? Where are you?” His grin deepened. “I’m on a ship. More than halfway across the Kastra by now. I’m on my way to you, Morgan. Did
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